DroidPlanner has reached a milestone (v1.0.0). For me at least, it can now be used as the only GCS when you are flying. Since this is why I started working on it I think we have reached the objective, and in the way I found a lot of nice people willing to help.
The update
If you follow the alpha versions you know we added a lot of good stuff to it. The new version has the following updates, probably the bold ones matter the most to you ( v1.0.0 over 0.14.2):
Droidplanner v1.0.0
- No new changes to the code-base, just setting a milestone
Droidplanner v0.16.0
- Bluetooth Support
- Fixing layout problems with the Survey window
Droidplanner v0.15.0
- New Waypoint Editor
- New Survey Interface
- Support for Physical Joysticks
- Chinese Translation
- Code Re-factoring
- Minor fixes (please consult GIT history)
Bluetooth
Since many users have requested Bluetooth support I loaned a Android Device with Bluetooth, and implemented the support (my tablet doesn't have it, that's why it took so long).
I tested it with a RN-42 Bluetooth module bridged with a 3DR telemetry board with success. To use the feature just pair your device using android settings, and select Bluetooth in the DroidPlanner settings menu.
For more help go to the wiki at the following link:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/How-to-connect
Waypoint Editor
The new waypoint editor which is much easier to use, and support's almost every kind of waypoint. To use it just click on a waypoint on the map or list to open a dialog where you can change the waypoint settings.
We have gone to the trouble of doing a customized dialog for almost every waypoint kind, making it really easy to setup the parameters.
Interactive Survey planning
Now it's interactive, you can select your survey parameters and it will dynamically update the grid. Also a nice new feature is the option of showing the camera footprints on the ground.
More info
For more information I suggest the DroidPlanner Wiki page. And if you just want to know how to connect your APM board, or what android device you can use just follow the links.
If you have questions about anything please ask them at the DroidPlanner forum, where others will be able to find them later.
And as always if you want to help consider making a donation via paypal, or by buying this app. If you want to help even more, consider joining the development team, or reporting a issue/bug/improvement on GitHub.
Thanks to everyone helping with the development (Just remembering a few of you: Aaron, Azrin, Brandon, Foxkid, J-DeMarco, Simon, Rob G )!
Comments
Thanks Arthur! That was fast! I will give it a try asap.
Hi, Do you think something like this can be used to interface a DIY stick/button project?
http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&...
@Thorsten
Fixed, you should receive v1.0.2 via google play soon (couple of hours until google refreshes it's apps).
@Thorsten
Thanks for reporting, I'll fix that and release a new version (v1.0.2) by the end of my day.
Dear Arthur et al.,
I have some problem creating survey auto missions in the latest version. After drawing a polygon all waypoints which were generated automatically have the number "0" assigned. Additionally, (these) missions cannot be uploaded to APM. Nothing happens. Everything else such as arm/disarm and telemetry information to seems work fine. Any idea?
Thanks,
Thorsten
@João Victor Fortes Carvalho
It's great that you where able to make it work. If you want to add it to the wiki for other's to find it more easily here is the link:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/How-to-connect
@Hugues
Your post haven't been lost Hugues, here it is (with my answer):
http://ardupilot.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4661
It's just that the forum has a moderation rule for your first 1 or 2 posts, to avoid spam it must be approved by a moderator. But as John Arne Birkeland when posting a big text on a forum/ comment is always good to keep a backup ctrl+c.
Don't drop the forum just yet, it is a much better form-factor for questions and answers. You will have more people interested in answering you, and later other people will benefit from that answer.
@Max Patissier
Since I'm using the Google Maps API to render the map it's very hard to change the tile source. But I can propose an alternative:
If you use the offline maps feature of DroidPlanner you can use any map you like, and even have offline maps if your connection is bad in the field. A great way to get the maps is by using the pre-fetch feature of Mission Planner. Here is a guide on how to do everything:
https://github.com/arthurbenemann/droidplanner/wiki/Offline-Maps
If you will do it, please take some screenshots and improve the wiki after you go through it. The boy-scout rule always applys: ""Always leave the campground cleaner than you found it"
Hugues,
I Used this bluetooth module: http://www.rctimer.com/product_764.html
This Radio: http://www.rctimer.com/product_817.html
I connected the BT module in the telemetry board as seen in previos pic in this way:
GND - GND
VCC - VCC
TX - RX
RX - TX
I Used the datasheet bellow to find the pins in the radio module connected to the telemetry:
http://www.pdfdoc.info/computing-amp-peripherals/wireless-component...
As told, I am using usb of telemetry just to feed then with 5v. With this setup as now we only have to unpair every BT device connected previously to the device.
I am almost sure that you would have no problem connecting the BT to 3DR radio as they are similar.
Hugues: My guess is that the session timed-out while you where editing the post. Not much comfort now, but for next time you should always make ctrl-c copy of the text before posting large posts in case such things happen.
Damned, I spent half an hour creating a post in the droidplanner forum , submitted it, and now it disappeared. Grrr...
I am not posting there again. Too bad I added a delete waypoint and draw polygon functional request to make these things work, as currently it just is not working as described on a nexus 7.
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